common
/ˈkɒmən/adjective
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आम, सामान्य, प्रचलित
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happening often; existing in large numbers or in many places
आम, सामान्य, प्रचलित
- Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
- Sharma is a common surname in the north.
- Colds are very common in winter.
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- It is common to see cows on the roads of small towns.
- Mistakes in spelling are common among beginners.
Synonyms usual widespread frequent
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[only before noun] ~ (to sb/sth)
shared by or belonging to two or more people or things
साझा, सबका
- Hindi is the common language of the group.
- a problem common to all states
- Radhika and her sister share a common interest in music.
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- The two villages have a common well.
- The neighbours reached a common understanding about the wall.
Synonyms shared joint
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ordinary; not special
साधारण, मामूली
- the common man
- He was a man of common tastes who liked simple food.
- He is a common farmer who works hard on his land.
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- The common people of the region welcomed the new road.
- The shop sells common cloth at low prices.
Opposite special
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common to + noun
Shared by two or more people or things.
दो या अधिक व्यक्तियों या वस्तुओं में साझा होने पर 'common to' आता है।
- Honesty is common to all good leaders.
have + noun + in common (with)
A fixed expression for shared qualities.
साझा गुणों के लिए निश्चित अभिव्यक्ति।
- Radhika has a lot in common with her cousin.
common (comparison)
Both commoner and more common are correct.
'Commoner' और 'more common' दोनों सही हैं।
- Colds are more common in winter.
common vs usual vs popular
Common refers to how often something is found; usual to what is expected; popular to what many people like.
'Common' बताता है कि कोई वस्तु कितनी बार मिलती है; 'usual' क्या अपेक्षित है; 'popular' अधिकतर लोगों को क्या पसंद है।
- Fever is common in the rainy season.
- It was a usual Monday morning.
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adverb + common
veryfairlyincreasinglyrelativelyquite
- Mobile payments are increasingly common in villages.
common + noun
causesenseknowledgegroundpractice
- The two sides found common ground.
verb + common
bebecomeremainseem
- Power cuts remain common in summer.
common + noun (grammar and law)
nounlawmarketwealthfactor
- Camel is a common noun, but Delhi is a proper noun.
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- Sparrows were once a common sight in towns.
गौरैया कभी कस्बों में आम दृश्य हुआ करती थी।
- It is common knowledge that the Ganga flows east.
यह सर्वविदित है कि गंगा पूर्व की ओर बहती है।
- The two brothers share a common room.
दोनों भाई एक साझा कमरे में रहते हैं।
- Use your common sense before you reply.
उत्तर देने से पहले अपने सामान्य विवेक का प्रयोग करें।
- Rice is the common food of eastern India.
चावल पूर्वी भारत का आम भोजन है।
- A common friend introduced us at the wedding.
एक साझा मित्र ने विवाह में हमारा परिचय कराया।
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✗ Common is the thing for both of us.
✓ We have this in common.
Use the fixed phrase have in common.
'Have in common' निश्चित वाक्यांश का प्रयोग करें।
✗ It is a very commoner mistake.
✓ It is a very common mistake.
Do not use very with the comparative form.
Comparative रूप के साथ 'very' नहीं लगता।
✗ Both of them have common interests with each other.
✓ They have interests in common.
Use have in common; do not add with each other after common.
'Have in common' का प्रयोग करें; 'common' के बाद 'with each other' जोड़ना गलत है।
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have sth in common (with sb/sth)
to share interests, features or experiences with somebody or something
(किसी के साथ) समानता या साझा बातें होना
- The two friends have a lot in common.
common sense
the ability to think sensibly and make practical decisions
सामान्य बुद्धि, व्यावहारिक समझ
- Use your common sense when you cannot recall the rule.